Musician Profiles
Among some of the experienced Bagipers Piper Hire can currently provide are the two founders of Piper Hire - Steven, and Ben.
Here is a brief list of some of their previous engagements and accolades.
Ben Robertson
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10+ years of professional piping - Throughout the U.K, mainland and eastern Europe, North America and Asia
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Appointed Pipe-Major of the City of Edinburgh UOTC Pipes and Drums in 2012
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The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2012
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The British Embassy, Jakarta 2005 - The opening of the Java St. Andrews Society, guests included Indonesian officials and ambassadors from the United Kingdom and South America
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The Scottish Military Ball - Years 2012 and 2013
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Experienced folk musician - Playing throughout the U.K as part of a traditional/rock fusion folk group at both corporate and private functions
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Various military events and dinners - Playing for high profile military and Royal personnel, including HRH Princess Anne and the Commandant of the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst
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Broadcast Live - Interview followed by a live performance for a trad/folk radio show, broadcast over the Costa Calida of Spain.
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Featured Artist - Performed as a guest musician on a studio recording for a Blues/Folk group in Western Europe
Steven Knight
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Grade 8 Musician- Perform to Diploma standard currently working towards an ATCL (Associate of Trinity College London).
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7.5 years as Professional Musician Travelling; Spain, France, Italy, Egypt, Croatia, Bosnia, Germany, Holland, Switzerland, and extensively around the UK.
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Prize winning bugle player- Current and 2 years running SUOTC Northern Lights champion.
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Music Scholarship holder- Heriot Watt University 2012 - 2014.
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Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo- Years 2008, 2009 and 2012.
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Buckingham Palace- A seasoned performer for the Royal family at their main residence, providing background music during garden parties, and dinners.
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Palace of Holyrood House- Various garden parties and dinner receptions for high profile guests including a dinner reception for Princess Anne.
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Balmoral Castle- Further Royal duties as and when H.M the Queen has been in residence.
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International tattoos- Basel Switzerland, Kuala Lumpur, and many others.
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Been a member of many ensembles performing live as well as live studio recordings.
Ben piping the top table in at a formal dinner
Steven playing the enchanting slow air "Mist Covered Mountains" at a memorial service in the city centre.
The piping in of the Haggis is a strong Scottish tradition at any 'Burns' theme dinner. This picture is Steven piping the haggis out having just recited the famous "Address to a Haggis".
Playing 'Flowers at the Forest' at a military remembrance parade
Remembrance day 2012